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Palácio Belmonte

Expert Review

The Palácio Belmonte is a truly remarkable property, often celebrated as
one of the world’s best and most interesting hotels. It’s located
on the site of an ancient (as in, 100 B.C.) palace on an Alfama hilltop near
St. George’s Castle. There are eleven impressive suites, and no two are
alike. The Padre Humalaya suite is perched in a vaulted Roman tower and has
360-degree views; the Gil Vicente suite has a garden and three terraces. The
library contains thousands of volumes; the music room has gorgeous old
Portuguese tiles. This is not a typical tourist hotel with amenities like room
service. Everything is very discreet, designed to give guests the feeling of
being in a stunning home.